CRYPTO / DIGITAL ASSETS

Crypto / Digital Assets

HSBC Launches Novel Tokenised Deposit Service

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/05/2025

HSBC’s blockchain-based liquidity solution for Hong Kong institutional clients marks the first live pilot initiative supported by HKMA’s supervisory incubator for DLT.

Enforcement

AUSTRAC Freezes Assets Linked to Cryptocurrency Theft

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/05/2025

AUSTRAC has frozen property and funds tied to alleged cryptocurrency theft following a tip-off from the Luxembourg FIU.

AML / KYC

HKMA Issues Two Consultations on Rules for Stablecoin Issuers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/05/2025

The first consultation proposes regulatory standards for stablecoin issuers seeking authorisation. The second proposes AML/CFT requirements.

Capital / Liquidity

Industry Bodies Urge BCBS to Reconsider Cryptoasset Standard

By Manesh Samtani | 27/05/2025

Ten trade associations call for revisions to the BCBS cryptoasset standard, citing inconsistent implementation and arguing that it will hinder DLT use cases.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea FSS Warns Young Crypto Users of Penalties Under New Law

By Thisanka Siripala | 26/05/2025

The FSS said crypto investors may still be held liable for violations even if they are unaware of the law or are following prior trading practices.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Stablecoins Offer Faster, Cheaper Cross-border Payments: BAFT Paper

By Manesh Samtani | 24/05/2025

BAFT paper says FIs should explore strategies for adopting or integrating stablecoins into existing operations.

Crypto / Digital Assets

India Supreme Court Presses Government on Crypto Regulation

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/05/2025

The top court criticised the government for taxing crypto at 30 percent without putting in place corresponding regulation.

Crypto / Digital Assets

ASIC Seeks High Court Ruling on Crypto ‘Financial Products’

By Editors | 22/05/2025

ASIC challenges Block Earner ruling, seeking High Court clarity on the regulatory scope of crypto “financial products.”

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Legislative Council Passes Stablecoin Ordinance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/05/2025

The ordinance, set to take effect later this year, will require issuers of fiat-referenced stablecoins to be licensed by HKMA to be offered in Hong Kong.